In Uptown, interior designer Maria Walker and personal stylist Maryn Bulygo have teamed up to open Motto, a two-story lifestyle boutique in the former Intoto space (3105 Hennepin Ave. S.).

On the first floor, they're offering such pieces as sofas, chairs and benches with an eye on design. Candles, lotions and home accents are also part of the mix. Other items worth checking out are Motto's private-label throw pillows with one-of-a-kind patterns and prints.

On the second floor, look for trendy clothing for men and women, including U.S. labels and pieces from Australia, London and beyond. Prices are middle of the road to high-end. And coming soon, the duo will convert the third floor into offices for their interior design and wardrobe consultation services.

Goorin Bros., the third-generation hat-making outfit from San Francisco, will open in September in Uptown.

Melissa Pongtratic of Goorin Bros. says a lease has been signed to move into the Landmark Theatre building at 2906-1/2 Hennepin Ave. S. The address matches that of the former Visionary eyewear, which relocated a few blocks away (2536 Hennepin Ave.) in February.